Coming Up Week 6 - It's Camp Week
There is great excitement around the campus as students prepare for camps and retreats next week. During the week students attended a final briefing with their camp coordinators to finalise arrangements. All that's left to do is pack your bag and turn up with a positive attitude. Please refer to the information letters, itineraries and equipment lists on Parent Lounge.
CAMP SUMMARY
Year 4: Departing Monday 26 February, going to Mt Tamborine, and returning Tuesday 27 February.
Year 5: Departing Monday 26 February, going to Sunshine Coast Rec Centre, and returning on Wednesday 28 February.
Year 6 Group A (Year 6 Bodkin & Treacy): Departing Monday 26 February and returning on Thursday 29 February.
Year 6 Group B (Year 6 Lynch & Nolan): Departing Tuesday 27 February and returning on Friday 1 March.
Year 7 Group A (Year 7 Bodkin, Lynch, Wynn & Treacy (last names A-K): Departing Monday 26 February, going to Emu Gully, and returning on Wednesday 28 February.
Year 7 Group B (Year 7 Campbell, Nolan, Conn & Treacy (last names L-Z): Departing Wednesday 28 February, going to Emu Gully, and returning on Friday 1 March.
Year 8: Departing Wednesday 28 February, going to Camp Laurence, and returning on Friday 1 March.
Year 9: Departing Tuesday 27 February, to 5 different Sunshine Coast Hinterland camps, and returning on Friday 1 March.
Year 10: Tuesday 27 February until Friday 1 March. Various camp selections including Mountain Bike, Stradbroke Island, Rural Farm stay, Science and Hospitality.
Year 11: Normal Classes (Leadership Retreat, July 11 and 12)
Year 12: Claddagh Retreat. All Students Wednesday 28 February to Friday 1 March
Classes will run as per the timetable when cohorts are not at camp. There will be changes to staffing and relief work will be set.
CAMP - LAST MINUTE MESSAGES
Camp and Covid
As everyone is aware, COVID is quite present throughout the wider community. Our community co-operation in preparing for and during camp is appreciated. From a common good perspective, it is important that families are conservative with regards to COVID in the household before camp. Queensland Health guidelines recommend 5 days of isolation and being symptomless before returning to activities if one has tested positive. If there is COVID present in the household, it would be appropriate for our students to be tested before attending camp whether they have symptoms or not. If your son is sick, it would be expected that they do not attend camp please. If a student presents with symptoms on camp, wherever possible, they will be isolated and possibly tested. Wherever practicable, a COVID positive student may need to be collected by parents from the camp. Please contact the College should you require assistance. Your support and understanding is appreciated.
Camp week road closure/restricted access
Please be aware that that the internal roads will be closed to traffic on Tuesday 27 February between 7.30am and 9.00am, and Friday 1 March between 2.00pm & 3.15pm for camp bus access. Please follow the direction of our staff who will be on duty to ensure the safety of students. Duhig Drive will be closed from the Twigg Street entrance. The Bridge Street drop off area and carpark will be accessible although avoiding its use is advised. You will experience delays. If you need to enter the campus do so via Kate Street and note that you will be asked to continue or be diverted to the Main carpark and Brothers Oval overflow carpark. There is no standing in the Duhig Drive drop off area as it will be cordoned off for buses. We ask for your patience during this time and consideration for our neighbours if parking in surrounding streets.
Collection of Medication for Junior School camps
Note: All medication, in its original packaging with pharmacy label, should be placed in a clearly labelled ziplock bag with the student’s name, class and dosage details. Year 5 Camp collection is on Monday morning before departure between 7:45am and 8:10am in 5 Bodkin Classroom. Year 6 Canberra Tour: Collection of Medication Group B is on Monday between 7:45am and 8:20am in Bodkin & Lynch Classrooms
Year 6 Camp
On the morning of departure for the Canberra Tour, please be at Middle School drop off zone for the bus no later than 6:15am. Please no parking in this drop off zone. Proceed to the school carparks and walk with your son to the bus. All students are to wear their Day uniform with College tie and polished black shoes on departure morning. The EMERGENCY mobile number 0461 478 355 can be utilised in case of emergency across the course of the week to contact Staff. The Tour booklet with daily schedule is on the ATC App for parents to refer to.
KEY DATES
Monday 26 February | Camp Week
Wednesday 28 February | Year 12 Retreat
Thursday 29 February | Year 11 Economics Excursion
Thursday 29 February | Year 12 Retreat
Thursday 29 February | Year 4 Ngutana Lui Excursion
Friday 1 March | Year 11 Economics Excursion
Friday 1 March | Year 12 Retreat
Friday 1 March | Junior Band Day and Concert
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE WEEK 5
Chris Ryan's Week 5 Blog, Our Faith, Our Mission and the Formation of Young People reflects on a busy and important week for us a Catholic School. CLICK HERE to read this week's message from the Principal.
FORMATION NEWS
Seniors came together this week for a collaborative workshop to Build a Culture of Learning amongst their peers and across the College. The College Captains pitched the vision and House Leaders led the workshops to collate thoughts, observations and suggestions of how they may lead an enhanced learning culture at ATC. This student-led initiative is driven by the College’s Strategic Plan and the Seniors’ intent to Be The Change in 2024. It was great to see the Seniors show up and represent today with the robust conversations presenting no excuses for anyone to hide behind, and a clear challenge to work collaboratively in their collective academic pursuits.
LEARNING NEWS
Parenting Strategies for Teenage Success
In recognition of the importance and necessary study skills required in senior schooling, the College invites Year 11 and 12 Parents and Caregivers to attend Parenting Strategies for Teenage Success workshop on Thursday 7 March, 6pm to 7.15pm in NJ Hall being presented by parenting and study skills expert, Darren Pereira. Darren will speak to parents about how to support your child in becoming well organised, develop positive study habits, and communicate effectively. Please note this evening is strictly for parents and has been designed to complement the students’ presentation which will occur the following day at school. Parents are required to bring a pen with them to this workshop. The student-teacher-parent partnership is critical to enhancing resilience and wellbeing, to raise academic achievement. When teachers and parents use the same common language and reinforce the same key messages, students are better able to develop critical study and organisational skills. Please register your attendance for Parenting Strategies for Teenage Success via the online form link HERE. Registrations will close on Tuesday 5 March at 12pm.
Year 11 Economics
On Thursday 29 February and Friday 1 March, from 8.15am to 3.00pm each day, a selected small group
of Year 11 Accounting and Economics students will be partaking in the ECOMAN Program as part
of our commitment to curriculum engagement and academic extension. These students and their parents have been emailed and full details are in Parent Lounge. Students are to wear their Formal Uniform with Suitcoat and College Tie. Parents of those attending can find full details of the excursion in their Parent Lounge Account along with a letter from Ms Bitossi
Year 4 Excursion
On Thursday 29 February all boys from Year 4 will be visiting the Ngutana-Lui Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies Centre at Inala. On this day, the boys will be immersed in the richness and diversity of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. They will also complete a number of activities including painting, dance and boomerang throwing. Student need to bring a small backpack, Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Morning Tea and lunch (no nut products) and wear school Hat, PE Uniform (House Shirt allowed). The excursion will take place during school hours and we are leaving by bus at approximately 9.30am and returning by 2.30pm . As the boys will spend much of the day outside, we are asking that they wear their PE uniform. Boys will be completing activities in house groups so they can wear their house shirts if they have one.
FROM THE CLASSROOM
Building and Construction
Year 9 Building and Construction students have spent the start of Term 1 completing their safety training and are now moving on to practice their joint construction with a series of challenges learning three different joints. When competent, they will apply these new skills to their project, a beehive construction. All the students are very keen and it's wonderful to see them engaged in this hands-on subject.
Physics
Witness the power of energy conservation in action! Our Year 11 Physics demonstration of the first law of thermodynamics was nothing short of explosive. To demonstrate energy conservation, boiling paraffin wax rapidly released thermal energy upon freezing, culminating in a spectacular fireball ignition. Ms Mayer said, "Science truly ignites curiosity!"
Music
In Music, Year 6 are exploring mixed metre and songs in a minor tonality (think Eye of the Tiger, Hey Ya! by OutKast and Coldplay’s The Scientist). They are also enjoying practicing their performance skills and demonstrating all nine things that are key to a fantastic performance by finding out “Who has the Gold?!”
FAITH & MISSION NEWS
Clontarf
This week's blog in ATConnect is from Mr Cameron Pickering where he shares information about the recent Clontarf Leadership Camp, the productive partnerships being built with industry leaders and employers as well as the focus on wellbeing. CLICK HERE to read.
SERVICE NEWS
Service
Our Service Program aims to improve the wellbeing and life outcomes of others. As the saying goes, ‘To give is to receive’, and when our students give to those less fortunate, they also gain rewards - of gratitude, love, strength and empathy. Watch Mr McCrohon’s video below. Completed some service? Send EMAIL your story and photos to us.
Year 7 Mass
The Year 7 cohort gathered together for their annual Mass this morning. While being challenged to continue to find avenues to ‘Be the Change’, the boys also heard from the John’s Gospel and St Paul’s letter to the Ephesians regarding our calling to be people of humility and integrity. It was wonderful to gather as a Catholic Community in Lent and join in the signing of hymns while celebrating ancient rituals and learning more for upcoming assessment.
MUSIC NEWS
A reminder that there will be no ensemble and choir rehearsals in Week 6 due to Camp Week. Please check with your individual teacher regarding lessons.
Rehearsals
There were some mighty big sounds at rehearsals this week with our Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra impressive in their preparations for upcoming performances.
We can’t wait for the Autumn Concert! Save the Date for Week 10! All the following ensembles will be performing and more information will be sent shortly: Jazz Ensemble Blue; Jazz Ensemble Green; ATC Jazz Orchestra; Big Band; Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, ATC Symphonic Winds, Junior Band, Junior Choir, ATC Senior Singers, ATC Guitars.
SPORT NEWS
All Sport Training in Week 6 from Monday-Friday will be cancelled due to Camp Week however, we will still have fixtures on Saturday 2 March for AFL, Volleyball and Cricket. We appreciate it will be a busy week for the students at camp, however, we do still expect commitment from players representing ATC teams to attend their fixtures on Saturday. Like always, please either commit or communicate. sport@atc.qld.edu.au
Basketball
Going from strength to strength, Year 12 sportsman Matt A competed in the U18 State Basketball Championships in the rep side Brisbane Capitals. The team were crowned back-to-back champions, winning the State Championships for the second time in a row. Matt had a 45-point game in the semi finals which advanced the team into the Gold Medal match, and he was selected in the U18 Queensland Basketball team which will compete in the National Championships in April. What amazing achievements Matt! Congratulations from the ATC Community!
Equestrian
An impressive performance at the Stuartholme Show Jumping Day at Fig Tree had Year 6 rider Spencer D place 1st in the AM5 and 4th in the power and speed competitions, coming 2nd overall in the 70cm competition on the day. Spencer has now qualified to represent ATC at the State Titles at Toowoomba in June and we wish him and his four-legged companion Jarah the best of luck.
CLUBS NEWS
With camp week commencing in Week 6, where no doubt all students will have a wonderful time, the ATC Clubs program will be put on pause and no sessions will run from Monday 26 February to Friday 1 March. Paddle Play and Mountain Biking will go ahead on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 March. Please note that Golf will have the weekend off. Wishing all students a safe and fun time during camp week and looking forward to resuming the clubs program in Week 7. If you have any queries, please email clubs@atc.qld.edu.au
A new year brings new adventures to Dungeons and Dragons Club! Already our members from Years 6 to 11 have formed their parties and begun to weave their stories together. Guest Dungeon Master Christian Roatz joins us once again to guide us through the maze of rules and onto victory. Will they triumph? Only the dice knows! This is why we love ATC clubs.
TheatreSports
A strong start to a new year of Theatresports with the Club in full swing and the energy positively geared to exploring new games and skills. Mrs Kirsch and our enthusiasts are looking forward to this year's Youth Theatresports Qld Competition and are working hard to prepare well.
P&F NEWS
Kick off Cocktails
Cheers to a wonderful start to Term 1 with great friendraising at our annual Welcome Event last Saturday. The committee hosted an enjoyable Kick Off Cocktails evening, fostering connections and building a strong community. Thank you to our generous sponsors who donated prizes to the raffle and congratulations to all the lucky winners. Here's to a great 2024!
Meeting
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 5 March at 6.30pm in Mt Sion Library, Junior School. Please join us after Camp Week to discuss upcoming events and hear updates on College facilities and news. It is a good opportunity to meet our new Deputy Principal, Mr Jason Sepetauc.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Keating Park BBQ for the Youth
The Brisbane City Council is working the local community to develop the Witton Barracks into a youth community hub. They will be hosting a BBQ to network with young people to find out what they want in the area. Please join them Thursday 29 February from 3-4pm for a free BBQ. This will be a fortnightly event at Keating Park Indooroopilly.
I hope everyone enjoys Camp Week and I look forward to seeing many of you as I travel around South East Queensland visiting the camps. Our Seniors will enjoy a peaceful (and almost empty) campus next week as they focus on their study and assessment.
Jason Sepetauc, Deputy Principal
